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Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet: Water Motifs
In the world of film, there are plenty of recurring motifs: light, darkness, time, seasons, weather, and colors, to name a few. But one of the most common is that of water. It’s prevalent as a motif because it can have so many different meanings based on the context.
See how Baz Luhrmann uses it to its full potential in this final post in the Romeo + Juliet series.
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet: Final Scene
If you’ve been tracking with the last few posts, you’ll be excited to see today’s analysis of Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet. We’ll look at how the final scene highlights the role of Fate in the lovers’ deaths.
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet: Religious Motifs
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet is a cinematic masterpiece. Today’s post explores the motif of religious icons and answers the question, “What on earth was Luhrmann getting at?” It’s deep, grim, and lovely–a few of my favorite things.
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